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The Chameleon

A chameleon is best known for its ability to change colors, camouflage, and adapt to its environment. And some of the best sales representatives and finance managers are like chameleons. They focus on adapting their sales pitch to resonate in a way a client best receives it. Your customers have different personalities and come from various backgrounds that have shaped how they think, engage, interpret, and most importantly, how they make buying decisions. In my time in the finance chair, I have come across customers who want to know every detail. They want to know exactly what is covered, how long it's covered, and the limits to the coverage. I have also come across customers who simply want to know they have the best coverage and are not concerned about the details. So what does it mean to be a chameleon? It is the ability to recognize what influences a decision-maker. While simultaneously adjusting your presentation with content that resonates and confidently delivers your mess...

Jacob Melson | New Employee Spotlight

Jake started his career in the automotive industry in 2015. As a second-generation car guy, Jake grew up in dealerships. With his youngest memories of being in the showroom and watching the hustle and bustle with eagerness in his eyes, Jake always knew he was meant to be in the dealership world. In 2020 Jake was promoted to a full-time finance role. Over the next 2 years, he learned as much as he could before accepting an opportunity at a much larger company, where he was consistently a lead performer. It was during this time that he realized his true passion for the finance office was in cultivating and developing others to grow and perform at a higher level. https://www.elitefipartners.com/post/jacob-melson-new-employee-spotlight?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

BMW Takes Top Spot in Consumer Reports Ranking

BMW overtook Subaru to take the top spot in Consumer Reports’ annual ranking of top automotive brands for performance, safety and reliability. https://www.fi-magazine.com/370100/bmw-takes-top-spot-in-consumer-reports-ranking?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

E INC Names Lisa Scott EBlock President

She, leadership team to unify EBlock into single marketplace bringing land and technology together. https://www.fi-magazine.com/370106/e-inc-names-lisa-scott-eblock-president?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Used-Vehicle Supply Drops in January

Pushes wholesale prices higher. https://www.fi-magazine.com/370108/used-vehicle-supply-drops-in-january?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Automaker Favors Varied Auto Lineup to All EVs

Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda says there is a silent majority who question whether automakers should pursue electric vehicles exclusively. https://www.fi-magazine.com/369636/automaker-favors-varied-auto-lineup-to-all-evs?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

EV Tax Credit Guidance Delayed

Controversial rules on battery component sourcing anticipated by carmakers. https://www.fi-magazine.com/369642/ev-tax-credit-guidance-delayed?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger